Topics include Betsey's continuing ill health, the death of Lemuel's and Matilda's son Carlos, the price of produce and stock, and a recent religious meeting and subsequent conversion of Betsey's husband.
Topics include the death of Hiram Holdridge, the husband of Carseldana, Verona's own poor health, Verona's marriage the previous fall, the state and value of their farm, and how Matilda Colton and Grand Ma get along together.
Topics include Moses and his family's farm, the poor economy because of the war, the death of a little girl (Carseldana's?), Betsey Verona's brother (and Moses' son) Lyman's preaching in the Free Mission Baptist Church, and the health of Betsey Verona's and Seth's daughter Sarah Eveline.
Topics include building a small house, the dry weather in Otsego, IN, and the effects on crops and fruit trees, and the health of various family members.
